Utpanna Ekadashi Significance, Rituals & Dates

Ekadashi (11th day) of Krishna Paksha (Waning Phase of the moon) during the month of Margashirsh is known as Utpanna Ekadashi, it is also Known as Uttpatti Ekadashi.

It is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Vishnu over demon “Murasura“. According to some legends, the birth of Ekadashi Matha took place on this day.

Main deities of Utpanna Ekadashi are Mata Ekadashi and Lord Vishnu.

The festival is celebrated on the same day but Hindu month names are called with the different name in different states.

In Tamilnadu, it falls in the month of Karthigai Masam or Aippasi. In Kerala, it is celebrated on Vrischika Masam or Thulam. whereas in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana and Maharashtra it falls in the month of Karthika (Kartik).